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Post subject: setting up the speakers for the pd 250
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 12:55 pm
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i recently bought a fender pd 250 from craigslist . I only have the2 speakers that come stock with the setup . I can only get one to work when i connect the wire to left "Main" but when I try to connect the right speaker to right "Mon" i hear no sound . is this normal or did i get jipped ?


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Post subject: Re: setting up the speakers for the pd 250
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:36 pm
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First, I need to ask you some questions - and I'm not trying to insult your intelligence. Let's just try the simple things first.

1 - Have you tried switching the two speakers to see if it is a cable or speaker problem, rather than an amplifier problem?

2 - Have you checked all the Pan and Bal controls to see if they are working. Center all of them to see.

3 - (And this is what I mostly suspect) - Is the master control Stereo/Dual switch set on Dual? If so, you are configured for a speaker and monitor setup. The Left master volume control will control the main speaker, while the Rev/Aux knobs set the levels for the monitor (which is then controlled by the Right volume control knob). Here's what the manual says about it:

S. STEREO/ DUAL SELECTOR SWITCH – Allows the
PD-250’s power amps to be configured as stereo or
“dual-mono”. In the Stereo mode, the system operates as
a traditional stereo power mixer/ amplifier. In the Dual
mode, the channel level controls set the level for the Main
mix (LEFT master volume control). The Rev/Aux controls
set the individual channel levels for the Monitor (RIGHT
master volume control).

When the Dual mode position is selected with the switch,
the Pan and Balance controls become inoperative (you
have selected a mono setting for the output). Additionally,
the internal reverb is only sent to the MAIN speaker
output. Reverb is not available to the MONITOR speaker
output. The reverb level sends for the MAIN mix are also
controlled from the channel REV/AUX channel controls.
The overall reverb level to the MAIN mix is controlled by
the Reverb Master Control.


That's the simplest answers I could come up with. I'm by far not an expert on the system. I haven't used mine enough to be comfortable with all its capabilities and quirks. If these don't solve it, I would suspect a cable problem, speaker problem, or amp problem.

Do you have a user's manual for your PD-250? Unfortunately, the Fender website PD-250 owner's manual download doesn't give you the right manual. Try going to Musicians Friend. Even though this item has been discontinued, Musicians Friend still has the manual available for download: http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/p ... 480665.pdf

I hope this solves your problem.


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Post subject: Re: setting up the speakers for the pd 250
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 10:00 am
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i got it to work somehow but it seems the right side has a little bit of noise . is there anyway i can get it repaired in the NC area ?


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Post subject: Re: setting up the speakers for the pd 250
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 11:42 am
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Being that you purchased the unit from craigslist, I'm not sure if it will still be under warranty. However, please contact consumer relations to see if they can direct you to an authorized repair center:

Ph: 480-596-7195
consumerrelations@fender.com

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